Judith Leiber's intricate handbags, which take six days to make by hand, are beloved by presidential first ladies, including Houstonian Barbara Bush. She looks back on her career and talks about her love for the Lone Star State at houstonchronicle.com. less

Judith Leiber's intricate handbags, which take six days to make by hand, are beloved by presidential first ladies, including Houstonian Barbara Bush. She looks back on her career and talks about her love for ... more

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For those who follow the Chinese zodiac, the year of the snake begins Feb. 10. Some ways to incorporate the symbol of the year into your wardrobe, with no harm done to any living creature include this Judith Leiber year of the snake clutch, $3995 from NeimanMarcus.com. (NeimanMarcus.com via Los Angeles Times/MCT) less

For those who follow the Chinese zodiac, the year of the snake begins Feb. 10. Some ways to incorporate the symbol of the year into your wardrobe, with no harm done to any living creature include this Judith ... more

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For those who follow the Chinese zodiac, the year of the snake... Photo-4115650.56050 - Houston Chronicle